The new Supported Decision-Making law began on October 1, 2022. Adults in Maryland can use supported decision-making to get support to understand, consider, and make decisions themselves. Check out the Council’s fact sheet…
2022 Photo Contest Announced!
We want to hear from you! COVID changed how we connect with each other and the world around us. Now that the warm weather is near and we can spend more time outside,…
Council Member of the Month
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) has been creating change to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities since 1971. We are led by people with developmental disabilities and family members of people with developmental disabilities….
Council Member Monday
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (#DDAwareness2022). The theme this year is “Worlds Imagined.” The Council imagines a world where people with developmental disabilities live the lives they want with the support they…
The 2022 Legislative Session Starts January 12, 2022
Check out our 2022 Public Policy Priorities. It provides a short description of how we will focus our advocacy efforts to create change so people with developmental disabilities live the lives they want…
The Council and the Maryland Department of Health Partner to Bring You COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Plain Language
BALTIMORE – January 3, 2022 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council (Council) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the release of seven (7) COVID-19 fact sheets in plain language. …
The Council’s New 5 Year Plan Starts October 1, 2021
Every 5 years the Council develops a plan that guides our work. This is called our State Plan. The 2022-2026 State Plan starts on October 1, 2021, and ends September 30, 2026. We asked…
The Council’s Updated Website
We know change happens when everyone understands how to make change possible. That is why we translated all of the information and resources on the Council’s website into plain language. We also know that…
Council Membership Opportunity
The Council is looking for new members to fill several positions that will open in July of 2022. We will accept applications through March 4, 2022. To learn more about how to become…
A new law just passed in Maryland – Changing Facilities for Adults
DID YOU KNOW? A new law just passed in Maryland, and… Changing facilities for the personal care needs of adults may be coming to a public building near you! Learn more by downloading our…